Baumann, Elizabeth

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• Obituary: Aft 1 Apr 2015; APC

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Obituary:
Fischer, Elizabeth (Betty) Today we celebrate the life of Elizabeth (Betty) Theresa Fischer (Baumann) (82), wife of Jerry Fischer. She was the mother of five, grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of twelve. Betty passed away in her sleep with her family remaining at her bedside providing comfort.
Her husband's devotion to her was always evident, especially in the last 10 years of her declining health. Sixty-two years ago their life journey began with each other and eventually their 5 children. There were many trips in the Buick station wagon to the cottage for summer vacations and to their land near Fremont for walks through the woods on weekends.
Betty also cherished her time with her sisters and brothers. Having 11 siblings meant there was always a birthday to celebrate, along with lots of laughter and pranks. Betty was never afraid to get her hands dirty. Growing up the daughter of a farmer during the depression, her favorite times were spent working in the barn alongside her dad.
Betty was an adventurer: in her 40's she tried snow skiing, her 50's para-sailing, her 60's biking down a Hawaiian Volcano, and at 70 she jumped out of a perfectly good airplane! Betty enjoyed square dancing, golfing, cards and a lucky pull at the slot machine. Betty was not your typical stay at home mom; while taking care of her children she also renovated old homes long before "house-flipping" became a real estate term. She helped her husband with the books at the dairy and manned the store when needed. Retirement brought days of leisure spent with her husband and large family.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on April 3rd, 2015 with a Memorial Service to follow starting at 7:00PM, at Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. Appleton. Family and close friends are invited to celebrate Betty's life. In lieu of flowers, please find a person in need and make their day brighter in some small way, because that is something Betty would have done. A mass will be held in Betty's honor, at Holy Hill, at a later date.

Elizabeth married Fischer, Jerome (son of Fischer, Charles A. and Thieman, Helen A.) [Group Sheet]

Patti married Peterson, Douglas [Group Sheet]